Setting and Context - Truscott Elementary School

1.Culture and Community Context: Truscott Elementary School is in Loveland, Colorado. The Loveland area is located on the Front Range of the Rockies at about 5,000 feet. There is a feeling of community between the teachers at Truscott. Teachers are able to discuss certain students, management issues and successes to improve the learning environment. There is a large population of Hispanic families that attend this school so many school newsletters and information is posted in both English and Spanish. 2.Demographic Characteristics:The student body is 75.2 percent white, 19.7 percent Hispanic, 1.2 percent Asian, 1.1 percent Black or African American, 0.5 percent American Indian, 2.1 percent two or more races and 0.2 percent native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.(obtained from district website)

3.Classroom Environment:The art classroom at Truscott has 7 tables each with 2-4 students, depending on class size. There are cabinets full of art supplies and student artwork organized by grade and class. There is long table in the front of the room that has all the common everyday materials such as pencils, erasers, are sharpies. There is a sink in the back of the room that is used to clean materials and wash hands when necessary. Mission: To provide a quality educational program for all students in attendance using sound and creative instructional techniques and curriculum.Slogan: ROAR—Respect Others and Act Responsibly for safety and successOffering Extended-Day Kindergarten, Dual language Kindergarten, ASK After School Program

Setting and Context - Sarah Milner Elementary School

1.Culture and Community Context:Sarah Milner Elementary School is also in Loveland, Colorado. In Thompson school district the "specials" teachers are shared between two schools throughout the week. There is a strong community of educators in this school to make a tight knit school. Every morning the principal makes announcements with an insightful message or story to start the day. 2.Demographic Characteristics:The student body is 75.2 percent white, 19.7 percent Hispanic, 1.2 percent Asian, 1.1 percent Black or African American, 0.5 percent American Indian, 2.1 percent two or more races and 0.2 percent native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. (obtained from district website)3.Classroom Environment:The art classroom at Sarah Milner has 7 tables each with 2-4 students, depending on class size. There are cabinets full of art supplies and student artwork organized by grade and class on shelves around the room. There is a large table in the front of the room that is used to have materials ready and for demonstrations. . There are 2 sinks in the back of the room that is used to clean materials and wash hands when necessary.

Vision Statement: Sarah Milner staff, students, and parents will work together to help each individual acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will enable each to function to his/her potential, develop self-esteem, and continue learning throughout life in order to be a contributing member of a constantly changing society.Mission Statement: Respectfully Working Together to Achieve Our Personal BestPBiS Motto: Respect, Achieve, My Personal Best Our school is approachable, welcoming, and inviting – we are truly a neighborhood school. We have great teachers and staff working together with our community partners and mentors to meet the needs of students. We are data driven and student centered.Stellar Points: Our master schedule allows all staff to collaborate to better meet the needs of each student. All students receive instruction in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, PE, computers, and library. We go above and beyond to meet each child's needs. Students love the playground.Special Offerings: LifeSpring Church, our next door neighbor, works closely with us to provide the most for our kids and our families; Kids Hope Mentoring, including 32 mentorships; Title I school with strong technology focus; culturally responsive leadership team; No Place for Hate designation; Breakfast in the Classroom for all students.Extracurricular: Club 182 enrichment classes offered at LifeSpring Church; Rotary Kids Pack; Safe Route to Schools; Homework Club; HABIC (Human Animal Bond in Colorado); TEA grant funded Clickers & Composers and Reading Buddies; proactive bully prevention – Bully Blockers; Girls Gotta Run; Kids Yoga; Martial Arts classes; Ram's Club; Math, Literacy, and PBiS Family Nights; Community Pozole Dinner; OmniGlobe; Battle of the BooksClimate: We are a welcoming, friendly, and approachable school with a neighborhood spirit that includes incredible financial assistance and volunteer support from LifeSpring Church (enrichment, summer school programs). We are very inclusive – all staff work toward the goal of providing a safe and welcoming environment in order to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.Accomplishments: Over 95 percent of parents participate in our half-hour parent/teacher conferences; TEA Crystal Apple Award winning teachers; TEF Educator of the Year recipient; Rotary Club Teacher of the Year Award winner; Poudre Valley Health System Healthy Kids Club; 9News Health Fair in the classroom; several trainers of trainers on staff lead professional development classes and book studies.Parent/Volunteer: We have a strong core group of parents and volunteers who work diligently to support the programs and activities of our school. More than 15 volunteers contributed over 100 hours of volunteer time to Sarah Milner Elementary School last year.(obtained from school website)

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